All-Area football first team

Sunday

Dec 15, 2013 at 8:00 AM

Jared McNittPosition >> Quarterback School >> West Ottawa Grade >> Senior Field feats >> Ran for 591 yards and 10 touchdowns. Threw for 1,504 yards and 16 TDs with just eight interceptions. Named OK Red all-conference. Coach's view >> "Jared was a major part of our team. He was not only the leader of our offense, but our whole team as well. He is very athletic and capable of making big plays. He's a great kid and works very hard. I am so proud of his efforts this season, and I am going to miss working with him." — Rory ZegunisCole HessionPosition >> Running back School >> Zeeland West Grade >> Senior Field feats >> Rushed for 1,005 yards and 17 touchdowns helping the Dux to the Division 3 state title. Coach's view >> "He had four games over 100 yards in the playoffs when we needed it the most, against the toughest competition." — John ShillitoCorey WestraPosition >> Running back School >> Zeeland East Grade >> Junior Field feats >> Rushed for 1,179 yards to lead the Chix to the playoffs. Coach's view >> "He did this running behind an offensive line decimated by injuries and against some very good teams." — Derek PenningtonA.J. TinholtPosition >> Center/DL School >> Zeeland West Grade >> Senior Field feats >> Named all-conference in OK Green. Honorable mention all-state as a center, leading Dux to state title. Coach's view >> "He is the best center we have ever had." — John ShillitoAndrew BlokPosition >> Lineman School >> Saugatuck Grade >> Senior Field feats >> Named first team all-conference in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. Honorable mention all-state. Coach's view >> "He is a two-time all-conference first teamer. One of our fastest lineman. Strong. Good feet. Usually double teamed when was on defense." — Bill DunnCameron WhitePosition >> Lineman School >> Saugatuck Grade >> Senior Field feats >> Named first team all-conference in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. Coach's view >> "The strongest of our lineman. Great feet and great technique. When we needed to run behind someone, we ran behind Cam. Great downfield blocker." — Bill DunnChris AshfordPosition >> Lineman School >> Zeeland West Grade >> Senior Field feats >> Named first-team all-conference to help Dux to state title. Made 72 tackles on defense. Coach's view >> "Outstanding two-way player. Very good trap blocker, also strong one-on-one and leading in the alley." — John ShillitoKyle SteigengaPosition >> Wide receiver School >> Holland Christian Grade >> Senior Field feats >> Named first-team all-state. Had 57 receptions for 961 yards and 17 touchdowns. All-Conference in OK Red. Set school records for career receiving yards (2,048) and touchdowns (35). Coach's view >> "Kyle has had another outstanding year — even being double and triple-teamed all year. He is big, has great body control, outstanding leaping ability, and his hands are some of the best I have ever seen." — Jim CasertaAlex ZimmermanPosition >> Wide receiver School >> West Ottawa Grade >> Senior Field feats >> Had 30 receptions for 518 yards and nine touchdowns, including a couple of game-winners. Coach's view >> "Alex was our leading receiver this year. He caught some big passes for us. He was a big part of our offense, and we did well when we got the ball in his hands." — Rory ZegunisCristian RamirezPosition >> Safety/linebacker School >> West Ottawa Grade >> Senior Field feats >> Had 48 tackles, one sack and one interception. Named first-team all-conference in OK Red. Coach's view >> "Cristian was a two-year starter at our outside linebacker/strong safety position. Cristian was a special player that was strong enough to stop the run and fast enough to also play man coverage." — Rory ZegunisSeth NybergPosition >> Defensive back School >> Zeeland East Grade >> Senior Field feats >> Had 76 tackles, two for losses and four interceptions. Named all-conference in OK Black. Coach's view >> "Nyberg had four interceptions and helped shutdown some very good wideouts." — Derek PenningtonZach PoppemaPosition >> Linebacker/Tight end School >> Zeeland West Grade >> Senior Field feats >> Named first-team all-conference in OK Green as linebacker. Had 71 tackles to lead Dux to state title. Coach's view >> "Outstanding two-way player, great leader on defense. Set our fronts and a big part of adjustments." — John ShillitoTrent KujawaPosition >> Linebacker School >> Zeeland West Grade >> Senior Field feats >> Had 101 tackles to lead Dux, including 9.5 for losses. Named all-conference in OK Green helping Dux to state title. Coach's view >> "He was our leading tackler, always in the middle of things." — John ShillitoMason DekkerPosition >> Linebacker School >> West Ottawa Grade >> Junior Field feats >> Tallied 98 tackles, six for a loss. Had a fumble forced and blocked field goal. Named all-conference honorable mention. Coach's view >> "Mason was the leader of our defense. He made so many plays for us. He was the leading tackler and has a real nose for the ball. We are very excited to have him back next year." — Rory ZegunisJoey KoscielskiPosition >> Linebacker/fullback School >> Saugatuck Grade >> Senior Field feats >> First-team all-conference SAC for both positions. Rushed for 1,172 yards on 141 carries for 8.31 average per carry. Made 54 tackles. Coach's view >> "Led the team in rushing and receiving. Led the team in scoring. Was a leader on defense." — Bill DunnEvan FletcherPosition >> Defensive lineman School >> West Ottawa Grade >> Senior Field feats >> Had 23 tackles, eight for a loss and was named all-conference in OK Red. Coach's view >> "Evan was a two-year starter and anchored our D-Line. He was a quick, physical player that gave us great effort. Very smart player and made some big plays for us on defense." — Rory ZegunisSmith SaenbouttarathPosition >> Lineman School >> Zeeland West Grade >> Junior Field feats >> Defensive tackle was named all-conference after making 39 tackles, including seven tackles for a loss to lead Dux to state title. Coach's view >> "He is a great run-stopping force on defense and played well at offensive tackle." — John ShillitoTanner NuttingPosition >> Kicker/punter School >> Saugatuck Grade >> Senior Field feats >> Named all-conference for third year. Made 46 of 51 extra points and both field goals. Averaged 47 yards a punt. Coach's view >> "Outstanding kicker and punter, has worked very hard to improve his kicking and punting. Set school records in extra points and accuracy." — Bill DunnSecond teamn Dylan Buresh, Hamilton n Mason Rosado, Holland n Casey Brinks, Zeeland West n Caleb VanderLugt, Holland Christian n James Lacy, West Ottawa n Spencer Viening, Zeeland East n Jacob Compagner, Zeeland East n Christian Leeka, Holland n Trevor Raby, Zeeland West n Devin Butler, Zeeland East n Alex Segovia, Saugatuck n Blake Dunn, Saugatuck n Alex Anschutz, Saugatuck n Isaac Boes, Holland Christian n Mitchell Leonard, Fennville n Matt DeKock, Holland Christian n Elroy Payne, Holland n Tate Knapp, Hamilton n Adam Harris, Fennville n Jadin Hunderman, Zeeland East n Austin Bellis, Zeeland East n Avery Echols, Zeeland East